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photo of Momich Lakes ' Momich Lakes Provincial Park
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important info, warnings, alerts for park visitors
general overview of park, size, special features safety, park hazards, wildlife information, health risks
park location, parks nearby, how to get to the park history, cultural heritage, conservation, wildlife
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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites wilderness, backcountry, walk-in camping group camping - 15 or more campers picnic, day-use facilities, no camping wheelchair accessiblity drinking water toilets showers sani-stations, sani-dumps firewood, campfires There are no electrical hook-ups in this park interpretive, educational programs
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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

  • Please note:  The entrance to the west campsite is closed to vehicles. For vehicle camping please use the campsite at 10 km.

Park Info:

A popular park for fishing, swimming and boating.

Special Features:

The park protects the most northerly occurrence of western larch in the province, as well as winter ranges for moose and mule deer. Sockeye salmon and native stocks of trout and other fish species are present in the Momich River.

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Park Size: 1848 hectares east of the northern end of Adams Lake, approx 110 km northeast of Kamloops.

Special Notes:

  • The nearest public telephone is at Vavenby Store, approx 60 km away.
  • Please help to prevent the spread of Eurasian Water Milfoil by removing all weeds from your boat and motor before launching and after removing it from the lake.

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

 

Location:

Three routes, all gravel logging roads, access this area: from Hwy 5 south of Barriere, via Squam Bay Road and along the west side and northern end of Adams Lake (80 km); from TransCanada Hwy #1 at Squilax to Adams Lake roads (95 km); from Hwy #5 at Vavenby, via logging roads (60 km). Nearest towns include Chase, Scotch Creek, Kamloops, Vavenby, Clearwater,

Map/Brochure:

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

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Nature & Culture:
  • History - Established 1996.
  • Cultural Heritage - Native presence in the area is confirmed by the many culturally modified trees and evidence of pit houses. An abandoned logging camp is situated behind the beach on Momich Lake.
  • Conservation - The park encompasses frontage on Adams Lake, three small lakes, associated wetlands, the Momich River and its flood plain. The park protects the most northerly occurrence of western larch in the province, as well as winter ranges for moose and mule deer. Sockeye salmon and native stocks of trout and other fish species are present in the Momich River.
  • Wildlife - Wildlife viewing opportunities for beaver, muskrat, osprey, moose, mule deer and black bear.
  • General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information


Visitor Safety:
  • Adams is a large lake, and subject to gusts of strong wind. Note that there are few pullouts available during the high water of May and June.

Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

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Reservations:For parks that accept reservations, all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover Camping.

All campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis at this park. There are no reservations accepted at this park.

Explore Parks: Fees, park listings, what you should know before you go and other useful links.

 

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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

There are vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park. All sites are user-maintained.

wilderness, backcountry,  walk-in camping

There is wilderness, backcountry and walk-in camping allowed in undesignated sites.

group camping - 15 or more campers

No group campsites.

picnic, day-use facilities,  no camping

No day-use or picnic facilities.

wheelchair accessibility

There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.

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drinking water

Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.

toilets

There are only user-maintained pit toilets available in this park.

showers

No showers.

sani-stations, sani-dumps

No sani-station/dump facilities.

firewood, campfires

No firewood is provided; some fire rings are available. The gathering of firewood in a Park is illegal, so fires should only be used for emergency drying and warming. If a fire is used for an emergency, please keep it small, and ensure it is completely out before you leave. Use a camp stove for cooking.

There are no electrical hook-ups in this park There are no electrical hook-ups in this park
interpretive,  educational  programs

There are no interpretive programs at this park.

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walking, hiking trails

There are no developed trails at this park.

playgrounds

This park does not have a playground.
swimming

There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks. There are sandy/pebble beaches at the east end of Momich Lake and where Momich River enters Adams Lake. There are no roped off swimming areas in this park.

canoeing, kayaking

Canoeing and kayaking are popular; there is a popular meandering route through the large wetland connecting Momich and Little Momich Lakes.

power boats, boat launch

This park does not have a boat launch. There is a boat launching area on Adams Lake.

fishing

fishing

Fishing for kokanee, rainbow, and lake trout. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

There are ice fishing opportunities in this park.

cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

Cycling is permitted, though there are no designated trails.

horses, horseback riding

Horseback riding is permitted, though there are no designated trails or facilities.

pets, domestic animals in parks Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.

 

wildlife viewing

The park and surrounding area have excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing.

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winter recreation, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, toboganning, ice skating

Many winter activities are permitted but no facilities are provided.

scuba, snorkelling

There are some SCUBA diving opportunities in Adams Lake.

windsurfing

Adams Lake provides windsurfing opportunities.

waterskiing

There are water skiing opportunities on Adams Lake. There are no size restrictions for boat motors on Adams Lake.

hunting

Check the B.C. Hunting Regulations for seasons and closures.

climbing, rock climbing

No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.

spelunking, caving

No spelunking or caving opportunities.

cabins, yurts, lodges

No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.

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